Teaching and Learning Assistant - Level 4 - SEMH (Maternity Cover)

Newhouse Academy are seeking to recruit a Teaching and Learning Assistant - TA4 (SEMH) - to join our dedicated, talented and expanding team on a temporary contract. 

We have a brand new, state of art building which houses; Aspire (our SEN department), Science, Music, Performing Arts, Technology, and PE.

Newhouse Academy strives for ‘high expectations in all that we do’ and the successful candidate will be committed to helping us achieve this.

In return, we offer:

• Membership of the Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF) 

• Funded CPD for nationally recognised qualifications

• An optional package of health benefits from Simply Health which includes; GP appointments, money back for eye tests, prescriptions and more.

• Free use of brand new gym facilities

• Staff activities, including a Wellbeing Café

• Free staff car parking

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Has previous experience working with students in an emotional setting.

• Has a real desire to help our students achieve all that they can

• Demonstrates a flexible approach to their duties

• Is confident and proactive

• Enjoys working as a team 

• Has excellent organisational skills

• Has values in line with the academy priorities of Aspiration, Integrity and Respect

We openly encourage you to make an appointment to come in and have a look round. The Assistant Headteacher & SENDCO, Hilary Lunn, is more than willing to meet you and talk through our journey and our vision for the future. Your visit would include a tour of the new school building. If you would like to arrange a visit, please email Rebekah Duffy on View email address on tes.com.

Hours: 37 hours per week - TTO

Salary: NJC Grade 6 Scale Point Range Points 19 to 24

Actual salary = £27,293 to £30,146

Starting scale point is dependent on experience.

Contract type:  Temporary - Maternity cover 

Start date: September 2026 (upon receipt of satisfactory pre employment checks)

Closing date for applications: 28th June 2026

Shortlisting: 29th June 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 29th June 2026

To apply for this position, please complete the application form and any supporting documents and email them to View email address on tes.com by the closing date.

Newhouse Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The information requested for applicants is considered to be objectively justified to comply with government guidance on safer recruitment in such areas. Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring check.